1986 Buick Electra vs. 2003 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2003 Lancia Thesis is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lancia Thesis (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1986 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 340 kg more than 1986 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Lancia Thesis (309 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Electra. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Electra | 2003 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Electra | Thesis |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2810 mm |
